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ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Sam Cotten, Commissioner

DIVISION OF SPORT FISH
Tom Brookover, Director

Contact:
Tyler Polum
Area Management Biologist
Phone: 907-486-1880

July 05, 2016

SALTRY COVE DRAINAGE SOCKEYE SALMON LIMIT INCREASED TO 10

 The bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon in the Saltery Cove drainage is increased to 10 fish beginning 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, July 6 for the remainder of the season.

The escapement goal for sockeye salmon into the Saltery Cove drainage is 15,000 to 35,000 fish. As of July 4, the Saltery Creek weir count was 12,537 sockeye salmon. Based on historical run timing, the department is projecting the escapement goal will be exceeded.

Anglers are reminded that of the 10 fish limit, no more than five per day and in possession may be pink and chum salmon, and two per day and in possession may be coho salmon.

For more information contact the Division of Sport Fish office in Kodiak at (907) 486-1880.